Episode 266
- Jun 16, 2024
- 1:14:07
- Full Episode
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In early September of 2016, two young men from Gillette, Wyoming went missing. About a month later, the local police were alerted to a strange, black pickup truck that was parked on the side of a road. This truck reportedly smelled like rotting flesh. When police arrived to investigate, they found the missing men, but they didn’t find all of them. They only found a few chopped-up pieces.<br /><br />Get instant access to all episodes, including premium unreleased episodes, commercial-free at swordandscale.com
Brief Summary
The episode details the double murder of Philip Brewer and Jody Fortuna, focusing on the investigation and Mike Montano's confession.
Key points
- Sword and Scale Episode 266. The episode kicks off with a darkly humorous introduction to true crime stories.
- The Missing Men. Two young men, Philip Brewer and Jody Fortuna, go missing under mysterious circumstances.
- Friendship Dynamics. The complicated relationships between the friends add tension to the narrative.
- Gruesome Discovery. On October 9, 2016, the bodies of Jody and Philip were found dismembered in a pickup truck.
- Mike's Arrest. Mike Montano was arrested after dismembered body parts were found in his truck.
- Kylie's Denial. Kylie Collins maintained her innocence despite being questioned about the murders.
Episode highlights
- Sword and Scale Episode 266The episode kicks off with a darkly humorous introduction to true crime stories.“oh boy it's time for some more murder stories you sick fuck this is sword and scale episode 266”0:24Jun 16, 2024
- The Missing MenTwo young men, Philip Brewer and Jody Fortuna, go missing under mysterious circumstances.“The reason that Kylie was being questioned was because about five weeks before this interview took place, two young men who were last seen i”3:52Jun 16, 2024
- Friendship DynamicsThe complicated relationships between the friends add tension to the narrative.“But Mike and Phillip, they didn't like each other at all.”8:10Jun 16, 2024
- Gruesome DiscoveryOn October 9, 2016, the bodies of Jody and Philip were found dismembered in a pickup truck.“There was indeed a very stinky pickup truck parked on the side of the road.”29:30Jun 16, 2024
- Mike's ArrestMike Montano was arrested after dismembered body parts were found in his truck.“In mid-October of 2016, 37-year-old Mike Montano was arrested after several dismembered body parts were found in the bed of his pickup truck”40:04Jun 16, 2024
- Kylie's DenialKylie Collins maintained her innocence despite being questioned about the murders.“I feel like I'm being trapped.”48:47Jun 16, 2024
- Mike's Dismemberment ConfessionMike admitted to dismembering Jody and Philip, claiming he was pressured by Kylie.“I think I cut one of them in half”50:38Jun 16, 2024
- Mike's Lack of ResponsibilityMike blamed others for his actions, claiming he wasn't capable of murder.“I'm not a fucking evil, wicked person. I'm really, really not.”56:23Jun 16, 2024
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